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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,219.50, 65,161.62 and 25,998.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,219.50, 65,161.62 and 25,998.88 is: 35,877.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,219.50 : 65,161.62 = 25,998.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,219.50/65,161.62 = 25,998.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,219.50x = 65,161.62 × 25,998.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,219.50x = 1,694,129,138.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,129,138.99/47,219.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,877.74

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